Elliot Turner (Winnipeg, MB)

Pursuing a Bachelor of Anthropology at the University of Manitoba

Diagnosed with a high-grade glioma at 17 years old

Generously funded by Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Donors

Impact of receiving this award:

I am so honored to have received the Youth Education Award. It is inspiring to know that the generous Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada donors believe in my future and in what I can achieve. With all the challenges I have experienced living with the effects of glioblastoma and its treatment, it is a weight lifted off my shoulders to be given this financial support to further my education.

I am currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in anthropology, with the ultimate goal of earning a master’s degree in archaeology. This area of study has been a passion of mine for years. The Youth Education Award will not only help to make my education possible, it will enable me to pursue my passions, which gives me hope and purpose. It feels amazing to be supported! Thank you for believing in my future and in my potential.